መልካም ሰንበት ቡና እንጠጣ / Ethiopian coffee How often you make Ethiopian coffee ceremony? Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a cultural tradition that’s a key part of social life in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, share stories, and enjoy the company of others. The ceremony involves a number of steps, including Preparing the coffee The host, usually a woman, washes the coffee beans by hand, roasts them in a pan over an open flame, and grinds them with a mortar and pestle.